Chapter 19 : Giving Up

It was early June and no one had spoken of that night since. Everyone however was talking about the newly public relationship between Remus and Halle. They were constantly given awkward looks in the hallways and whispers followed wherever they went. Halle really didn't seem to notice however. Since that night she had become distant. Dumbledore had immediately wanted to work with her on her newly discovered powers however she refused.

"I don't care what Dumbledore thinks, Snape is evil. What kind of person gives that much homework on a Hogsmead weekend?" Harry exclaimed.

"Honestly Harry these are NEWT classes, did you expect them to be easy?" Hermione shook her head at her friend.

"Come on Mione, I was looking forward to some quality Ginny time this weekend. Not quality time with Potions." He protested.

"Does anyone feel like it suddenly got cold in here?" The extremely silent Halle finally spoke up.

They all stopped dead in their tracks moments later.

"Harry!" Hermione gasped, grabbing a hold of her friends arm.

Frost was forming on the windows and their breath was visible. It was obviously why because gliding toward them were three dementers.

Halle whipped out her wand. "Expecto Patronum!" She yelled, but nothing came out.

Harry focused on how great his weekend would be with Ginny. He took a deep breath and yelled the same. A stag thundered out of his wand and slammed into the dementers.

They all breathed a sigh of relief until they turned around and saw five hooded figures coming at them. "Halle, Hermione, run!" Harry ordered.

"No Harry. I'm staying with you." Halle exclaimed.

"Halle, your powers are going haywire right now run please." He insisted.

Halle however was concentrating on the floor between them and the figures that were lunging towards them. With a flash fire erupted from the floor halting the figures.

"This won't stop us little girl." One of the figures mocked. He then pulled out this wand. "Avada Keda. . ." They began but the wand flew out of their hands.

Serverus Snape now stood beside Halle wand raised. "Guthrie!" He called to the Defense teacher. "Get help."

"Of course." Professor Gallagher said pulling out his wand. After pointing it briefly at the Death Eaters he flicked it over to Halle. "CRUCIO!" He exclaimed.

Halle let out a sharp scream and collapsed to the floor. Kids ran screaming through the halls and teachers came running towards the calamity.

"Guthrie." The angry voice of Professor Dumbledore echoed through the corridor.

Spells were flying as more Death Eaters entered the hallway. Albus Dumbledore simply lifted his wand, pointed it at Professor Gallagher and out shot a spell. Harry took a moment to be in awe of the silent spell casting that he'd been trying hard to master.

Remus Lupin had finally made his way to the scene and saw Halle lying on the ground. He immediately rushed over to her. "Halle, baby, wake up. Halle, are you okay? Please say something."

Driving away from the wreck of the day

And the light's always red in the rear-view

Halle's eyes slowly opened and she looked on at him. "When this is over." She whispered. "Win or lose, I'm gone."

Desperately close to a coffin of hope

I'd cheat destiny just to be near you

If this is giving up, then I'm giving up

Remus shook his head. "Yes we'll go away, you and I we'll plan our wedding."

If this is giving up, then I'm giving up, giving up

On love, On love

"No." she interrupted. I'm leaving."

Driving away from the wreck of the day

And I'm thinking 'bout calling on Jesus

"Halle what are you saying?" He questioned.

She looked at him. "I love you." She leaned in and kissed him lightly on the lips. Gathering her strength she pulled herself up.

'Cuz love doesn't hurt so I know I'm not falling in love

I'm just falling to pieces

And if this is giving up then I'm giving up

If this is giving up then I'm giving up, giving up

On love, On love

Harry and Hermione had heard everything. Hermione was bleeding from her left arm and he was caring for her as the other two were talking. Harry looked at his sister. He had never seen such anger in her eyes.

Maybe I'm not up for being a victim of love

All my resistance will never be distance enough

By this time, Aurors were beginning to arrive. Sirius came running down the hall with Arthur Weasley, followed by a few other members of the order.

The spells slowed down and the Death Eaters were taken into the custody of the Ministry. Someone however was missing. Halle saw movement and took off toward it.

Running through the courtyard of the school was Professor Gallagher, obviously trying to get far enough away for him to apparate. Without thinking, wasn't a moments pause, she raised her arm and shot sparks out of her hand. They hit Guthrie in the back, stunning him and causing him to fall. As she reached him, she kicked him over so he was face up. Pointing her wand down at him her rage did not smolder. "Give me one good reason not to kill you." She hissed.

Remus, Sirius, Harry, and Moody were immediately next to her. Moody put magical shackles on him and looked at the girl. "Ever consider being an auror Halle?"

Ron of course wanted to hear about everything that happened. Filch had stopped him and Ginny from getting to the scene, not that they didn't try to get through.

Hogsmead weekend had been canceled and exams had been moved up. Ron and Harry were grumbling about their Transfiguration exam while Hermione was quizzing Ginny to see how well she thought she did on her owls. The two boys followed the girls up into their dormitories since Harry hadn't seen Halle all day he wanted to talk to her about their plan. With Ginny around, he had a reason to come back to school.

When they entered the room however something was very amiss. Everything of Halle's was gone. "I didn't think she was serious." Harry said flopping down on his sisters bed and picking up the piece of parchment that lay there.

Harry,

Dumbledore was wrong. You never really needed me. You are the strongest person I've ever met and I am so proud to be your sister. This just isn't me though Harry. You know I've always felt this way. I have to get away and figure out who I am. You know if you need me I will be there right away. It's the twin thing remember?

Speaking of twin thing I know that you're thinking right now if I told Sirius or not. Yes Harry, he knows. And believe me it breaks my heart to be away from you two. Take care of each other. Tell and Ron and Hermione to get together already, and you and Ginny, well just don't make me an aunt anytime soon, I'm too young! Give everyone my love.

Your loving sister,

Halle

Driving away from the wreck of the day

And it's finally quiet in my head

Driving alone, finally on my way home to the comfort of my bed

And if this is giving up, then I'm giving up

If this is giving up, then I'm giving up, giving up

a/n: Okay one more chapter to this story and then on to the sequel which I am SO excited about. It's started already. I'm doing the J.K. Rowling write out of order thing lol. PLEASE review!